Valdosta State University Flag Protester Confronted By Retired Sergeant Major (Video)

A protestor at Valdosta State University was confronted by a man identified as a retired sergeant major, resulting in a heated exchange over the American flag. The students have been protesting race relations and some students had trampled a flag on April 24.

In a video posted online (below), a veteran appears to confront the protester after he reportedly stood on an American flag at a protest at the university in Voldosta, Georgia.

“If you know my heritage, I guaran-damn-tee you,” the veteran said to the protester, "we’ll set you straight.”

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The protestor quickly began talking back to the vet, which made him angry.

Viewers on LiveLeak expressed their mixed feelings towards the incident.

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“Hey, if you use your freedom of speech to do something as outrageous as stepping on a national flag or similar symbol (any nations), don't be surprised when some patriot of that nation uses his same right to tell you what a piece of s*** you are,” one viewer said.

“So if this guy fought for our country he fought for Freedom of Speech right?” another argued.